Aux Fuse Block and Mount

[Big_Geek]

Thought the group might get a kick out of the aux fuse block and mounting bracket that I built for my 2013 Taco TRD Off-Road. I haven't routed the negative cable (and I'm not sure I'll use this positive cable when it's all said and done), but the hardest parts are done. I chose a Blue Sea Systems SafetyHub 150 to handle both smaller loads (6 blade-style ATO/ATC fuses) and larger loads up to 200 amps (4 MIDI/AMI fuses).



It fits in the space between the fender and the master cylinder, does not interfere or rub on any stock electrical wires or connectors, does not interfere with the stock fuse box latch, allows for the removal of the additional fuse box behind the main with the removal of one bolt from the aux fuse block, uses existing bolt holes, and is every bit as solid as I had hoped using 16-gauge steel.

 

[Big_Geek]

Here is the bracket in the redneck paint booth to give a better idea of what it looks like.

 

[Wainiha]

Good stuff. I have been looking at an aux. fuse block from Blue Sea. I don't have enough aux stuff to warrant it yet, but I will.

 

[TEJASYOTA]

NICE!... I was going to ask about the size, took me awhile to find it... 6.5 x 5.08 x 1.87 inches.

Wonder when they and other electrical suppliers/manuft will make it or verify it is RoHS compliant...

 

[GTABurnout]

NICE!... I was going to ask about the size, took me awhile to find it... 6.5 x 5.08 x 1.87 inches.

Wonder when they and other electrical suppliers/manuft will make it or verify it is RoHS compliant...

Just wondering why would RoHas compliance matter to you?

 

[TEJASYOTA]

Not much for me, other when we started this RoHS verification/change of materials about 2 yrs ago at the company I work for.
I just found it interesting that Blue Sea has not done it yet.
Since it will matter here in the states soon... since Cali has adopted some of the RoHS restrictions.
It's just a matter of time.

 

[Big_Geek]

Good stuff. I have been looking at an aux. fuse block from Blue Sea. I don't have enough aux stuff to warrant it yet, but I will.

The trick is to have the fuse block installed cleanly with a plan for your cabling before you need it...

 

[lqdchkn]

Just mounted mine this weekend and took this shot this AM

 

[Big_Geek]

Is it difficult to get into the fuse box with the extra cabling on top?

 

[lqdchkn]

It's not too bad. The way I did it there is enough slack to lift the lid off the base, then just tilt it in (toward the engine) to be able to see the underside. Given that one should hardly ever need to in there it was an acceptable level of access for me

 

[RKRUGER]

Super clean.

The big rotary switch on the clear bracket is what???

 

[lqdchkn]

Manual dual battery switch

http://bluesea.com/category/78/1/products/6007200


Allows you to use battery 1, battery 2, combine, or all off. I like this method over the standard solenoid kits for a few reasons:

1. All off completely disconnects all Batt+ load from both batteries, which is good for long term storage. Minor theft protection And if you want to work on your electrical system (no more having to remove battery terminals)
2. Allows you to remove either battery for replacement without loosing use of the vehicle. Normal solenoid kits tie the second battery through the first, so even if the primary is dead you need it in there to complete the circuit or would have to shuffle your batteries around.
3. Simpler wiring. No toggle switch to wire

 

[Big_Geek]

Here's the finished product all cabled up and ready for the next electrical project.

 

[Wainiha]

The trick is to have the fuse block installed cleanly with a plan for your cabling before you need it...

I agree. All I have now is a LED bar that goes into the aux. power outlet so I'm good. More lights, and a winch when I can afford one, will go on an aux fuse box. Dual batteries first though.

 

[Stick Figure]

Here's the finished product all cabled up and ready for the next electrical project.

Nice and clean install. Looking forward to seeing some accessories wired in now.